Autism
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State Agencies
Department of Human Services Division of Disability Services
Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities
General Information About Autism
Autism Family Services of New Jersey
Parent Resources/Support
Autism Speaks ATN/AIR-P Puberty and Adolescence Resource: A Guide for Parents
Rethink Autism for Parents Subscription - Free 1 week trial available
Step-by-step ABA-based video lessons break down complex concepts into short, easy-to-understand steps you can implement immediately.
Autism Articles
Dressing and Self-Care Skills
This autism fact sheet is licensed under theGNU Free Documentationand is adapted from Wikipedia article on Autism.
The Challenge of Potty Training
By Maureen Bennie
Tooth Brushing, Bathing and Other Self-Care Skills
By Family Connect and The American Foundation for the Blind
Flying Can Be a Rough Ride for Autistic Children and Their Families
By Rebecca Kaplan, USA Today
Books
- "Squirmy Wormy: How I Learned to Help Myself" by Lynda Farrington Wilson
- "Arnie and His School Tools: Simple Sensory Solutions That Build Success" by Jennifer Veenendall
- "Why Does Izzy Cover Her Ears? Dealing with Sensory Overload" By Jennifer Veenendall
- "Activity Schedules for Children with Autism Teaching Independent Behavior" By Lynn E. McClannahan, Ph.D. & Patricia J. Krantz, Ph.D.
- "The Autism Checklist A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers" By Paula Kluth, Ph.D. with John Shouse
- "A Land We Can Share: Teaching Literacy to Students with Autism" By Paula Kluth, Ph.D. & Kelly Chandler-Olcott
- "1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism or Asperger's" By Ellen Notbohm & Veronica Zysk, Forward by Temple Grandin, Ph.D.
- "The Social Skills Picture Book Teaching play, emotion, and communication to children with autism" By Jed Baker, Ph.D.
- "Motivate to Communicate!: 300 Games and Activities for Your Child with Autism" By Simone Griffin & Diane Sandler
- "Autism Transition Planning Guide: Planning the Journey from School to Adult Life" By Carolyn T. Bruey, Psy.D., BCBA & Mary Beth Urban, M.Ed.
Autism and Safety
AWAARE- General Safety Materials
Dennis Debbaudt's Autism Risk and Safety management Downloadable Resources
Social Skills and Communication
How to Make a PECS Schedule - ehow
Collection of Social Stories - Region 2 Digital Library
How to Write a Social Story - The Gray Center
Free Social Stories Examples - child-behavior-guide.com
Button-Activated Voice Recorders: Mini-Me and Voice-Over may be purchased at Alexander's Shoppe or ARGUS Media LLC 1-203-254-3503
How To Make and Do
How to Make a Behavior Intervention Plan for a Child with Autism - wikihow
How to Make A Storyboard for Kids - eHow
How to Use Printables To Teach Children with Autism - ehow
How to Make a Visual Schedule for Children with Autism - eHow
Independent Work Tasks - Positively Autism
Data Sheets - Positively Autism
"How To Make and Do" - Video Instructional Clips
How to Use a Picture Exchange Communication System as a Token Board - You Tube
How to Use a PECS Board - You Tube - Dorian Schenk
Sports/Recreation
Arc of Bergen and Passaic Counties Special Quest
223 Moore Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
201-343-0322
Fax: 201-343-0972
www.arcbergenpassaic.org,
[email protected]
Contact: Christine Brand, Coordinator
Is a community based recreation program for children with autism. Offers swimming, gymnastics, music, art and special activities. Staff are trained in and use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques
Center for Modern Dance Education Learning Through the Arts
84 Euclid Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Contact: Elissa Machlin-Lockwood
201-342-2989
Fax: 201-342-8209
[email protected]
Ages 2 to senior citizens. Creative noncompetitive inclusive classes for children and adults. Special class for teens and adults with disabilities
JCC on the Palisades Special Services
411 East Clinton Ave
Tenafly, NJ 07670
Contact: Cheryl Edelstein
201-569-7900 x302
www.jcconthepalisades.org
Various recreation programs for children through adults
Montclair Riding Academy
12-22 Woodlane Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
973-731-4182
Fax: 973-731-4171
Therapeutic horseback riding
Special Angels Recreation
85 Exton Avenue
North Arlington, NJ 07031
Phone: 201-966-8738
Offers t-ball, soccer, basketball, bowling, cheer/dance squad.
Will offer scholarships
Bilingual: Spanish
Special Olympics New Jersey
Provides sports training and athletic competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities.